POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
07/16/08

THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE, KNOXVILLE
CENTER FOR BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC RESEARCH
RESEARCH ASSOCIATE III

The University of Tennessee is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Research Associate III in the Center for Business and Economic Research. The person will manage and operate the Tennessee State Data Center and serve as the Governor's Liaison between the State of Tennessee and the U.S. Census Bureau. Must understand, analyze, disseminate and explain all types of economic and demographic data to business, government and household data users across Tennessee. Requirements also include presenting all relevant data, designing and conducting training programs for state affiliate members. A Bachelor's Degree is required plus six to eight years experience with preference given to background in economics, statistics, or a related field. Further education could be substituted for some experience. The person must exercise initiative in promoting necessary State Data Center/Census cooperative activities. Significant experience working with data handling software is necessary. Some travel is required.

For this core position in a major new area of research and analysis for state government, a mature individual with professionalism and initiative is preferred and should possess the ability to think logically and critically. This person should possess time management skills and be highly proficient in using the Internet, email, and a variety of computer applications. Duties include, but are not limited to, preparing reports on research and demographic data; writing training materials for data users; working with Principal Investigators to design and carry out research projects that rely on Census and other data; interacting regularly and skillfully with state and local government officials as well as working closely with CBER staff.
 
Applicant review will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Submit resume and three letters of reference to:

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